NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The Role

Are you a compassionate Registered Nurse looking to make a meaningful difference within your local community? NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a motivated Community Staff Nurse to join our Adult Nursing Services team, delivering high-quality care to patients in their own homes and community settings. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to work autonomously while being supported by an experienced multidisciplinary team, helping individuals maintain their independence, health and wellbeing. You'll care for patients with a wide range of complex nursing needs, building lasting relationships with patients, families and carers. As Scotland's largest NHS Board, NHSGGC offers excellent opportunities for professional development, flexible working and a truly supportive environment where you can thrive in your nursing career.

You need to have a live NMC UK pin in and a valid UK driving licence in order to be considered for this post.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern

New Victoria Hospital

Fixed-term for 12 months, part-time Four 4-hour shifts per week, 17:30 to 21:30 Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part-time hours

Key Responsibilities

Deliver skilled nursing care to patients within the community as part of an integrated district nursing team Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised programmes of care in partnership with patients and families Manage and prioritise your workload effectively to meet both planned and urgent patient needs Support patients, carers and families to achieve optimum health, wellbeing and independence Undertake a range of clinical interventions including wound care, catheter management, medication administration and long-term condition management Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure care is delivered in line with professional standards, policies and guidelines Contribute to service improvement, clinical audit, student support and the development of junior team members

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job

Registered Nurse with current NMC Part 1 Registration or 2nd Level Registration with General Nursing experience Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development and NMC Revalidation Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills with the ability to work independently Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships Experience of delivering patient-centred care within nursing or community healthcare settings Good IT skills including the use of email, electronic records and digital systems Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team while demonstrating leadership, initiative and problem-solving skills

What We Offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to

A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses Enhanced pay for working public holidays NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact

Senior Nurse Manager, Margaret Jackson, 07887947751, margaret.jackson4@nhs.scot

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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